Historic site

Fort Sumter National Monument

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Tips from locals

Vanessa
April 7, 2022
There are boat tours that go out to Fort Sumter (known for the battle that marked the start of the civil war)
Dodi And Chris
April 4, 2022
Take a boat tour out to the historic Fort Sumter, known for where the Civil War started.
Chrissie
May 18, 2020
Catch the ferry from Patriots Point or off East Bank downtown. Great way to get on the water and learn some local and national history where the Civil War started.
Ben & Onna
October 15, 2019
Water tour to Charleston’s most notable Fort! Must see and experience, may see family of dolphins along the way as well as added bonus.
Kim & Lee
September 1, 2019
Historical sea fort where the Civil War began.

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